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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.55, 1,594.99 and 543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.55, 1,594.99 and 543.14 is: 815.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.55 : 1,594.99 = 543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.55/1,594.99 = 543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.55x = 1,594.99 × 543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.55x = 866,301.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,301.55/1,062.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.30

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